According to the policies of the Diocese of Paterson, Confirmation candidates are required to successfully complete all reuirements of the Religious Education Confirmation  Program Instruction.

The immediate preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation begins in: Grade 7 (Level 7)

Candidates are confirmed at the completion of their second year of preparation: (Level 8 or RCIC 3)

Components of the Program:

Classes will meet 1 to 2 times a month from September through April. These sessions consist of both small and large group lessons and community service activities. The candidates are required to participate in individual and group ministries. A Retreat is held prior to the reception of the Sacrament.

Sacrament Buddy Meet and Greet (Level 8 only)

Sunday 10/16/22 at 9:15 am

Inscription Mass (Level 8 only)

Sunday 10/16/22 at 10:30 am

Stations of the Cross

Preparation Class: Sunday 3/12/23 or Monday 3/13/23

Presentation: Sunday 3/19/23 at 9:00 am

Retreat for all Confirmation Prep Students in Levels 7, 8 and RCIC 2-3

Sunday 4/23/23 Time TBD

Confirmation Candidate and Sponsor Dinner & Rehearsal (Level 8 only)

Sunday 4/23/23 Time TBD

Sacrament of Confirmation

Friday 4/28/23 at 7:00 pm

All students preparing to receive Confirmation are to seriously consider the importance of a good Catholic role model in their lives, and the support that person can be and should be to them in their continuing faith formation. Selection of a Confirmation sponsor must meet the following guidelines:

1. over 16 years of age
2. a confirmed practicing Catholic
3. a good role model
4. cannot be a parent

Once a sponsor is chosen, a Sponsor Form must be submitted to the Religious Education Office.  If the sponsor is NOT a member of St. Clement, they must submit to the Religious Education Office a letter of good standing from the parish at which they belong.
In the coming months, there will be a few activities that will require your child to interact and spend time with their sponsor so please choose someone who is readily available to them.
Sponsor forms and letters of good standing can be returned to their Catechist or via email to the DRE.  Please have your child return their form by Feb.1, 2022.